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Clean Water vs. Dirty Water
Students study the importance of clean water to the survival of organisms and what activiities and material pollute water. They measure the temperature of water samples and create a class graph.
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The Study of Life
In this scientific research worksheet, students will complete a chart by determining if the statements given are examples of quantitative research or descriptive research. Then students will fill in the blank of 8 statements about the...
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How Do I Measure Up? (Intermediate)
Fifth graders compare the relationship between meter in music and measurement in math. They practice sightreading music by determining the number of beats per measure, clapping and counting the rhythm.
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Thunderstorms
Fourth graders investigate the attraction between two different charges to explain the concept of lightning in a thunderstorm.
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The Ups and Downs of It: Wind
Students explore the ways in which wind is formed and how it affects our weather.
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Interdisciplinary Task: Weather
Students design a chart to use to record the weather for five days. They then build an anemometer to record wind speed and discover why they are used for this purpose.
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Making and Using a Hydrometer
Students build a hydrometer to measure the densities of fresh and salt water samples. They record the water temperature and density and use the temperature, density, and salinity conversion graph to locate the salinity. Finally,...
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Water Quality Monitoring
Students comprehend the four parameters of water quality. They perform tests for salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH and clarity or turbidity. Students comprehend why scientists and environmental managers monitor water uality and aquatic...
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Handboiler Lab
Students participate in a handboiler experiment, using a sealed glass vial filled with alcohol. They record the data and do averages and see if there is a difference between a boiler and a non-boiler.
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How the Amount of Solar Energy Absorbed by the Earth is Dependent Upon the Earth's Position
Students investigate the angle of light and how it faces the earth. They conduct a series of investigations with the following two objectives. Students determine if the angle of light is a factor in the absorption of heat. They correlate...
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Property: Ownership, Respect, and Responsibilty
Learners brainstorm objects that belong to themselves, classmates, the teacher, and the school. They discuss and rank what happens when personal property is damaged.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Who Invented the Thermometer?
Read about the history of the thermometer and the different types of thermometers and temperature scales that were invented.
Michigan Reach Out
Michigan Reach Out!: How to Read a Thermometer
Basic lesson provided for by "Michigan Reach Out!" for students learning to read a thermometer.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Temperature
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this interactive tutorial students will learn the physics definition of temperature, how temperature is measured and how to convert the units of temperature...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Market Place: Measurement: Temperatures
On this interactive site students learn to link temperature to everyday life and read informal scales on a thermometer.
BBC
Bbc Skillswise: Measuring: Temperature
Information about reading and comparing temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Temperature
Read and view examples and formulas about temperature, its measurement by thermometers, and its relationship to thermal equilibrium.
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Collaborative Projects: International Boiling Point Project
An Internet project designed to determine the greatest influence on the boiling point. After reading the project instructions and performing the experiment, submit your data and compare your results to other classes from around the world.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Heat Sources Feeling Hot Hot Hot!
How does temperature vary in the sunshine and shade. Find out as you participate in this lab activity. The resource also has some online thermometers for you to read.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1300: Daniel Fahrenheit
Read about the history of how the Fahrenheit temperature scale was invented, and the man who invented it, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit. Includes an audio recording of this radio program episode.